An Analysis Of Mencius' Diplomatic Thought

Mencius' diplomatic thought is an important part of his political thought,which is not only related to the times of his life,but also inseparable from his personal experience.Mencius is the representative figure of Confucian school,deeply influenced by Confucianism,and its diplomatic thought also has the characteristics of Confucianism.Since the Warring States Period,the influence of the Zhou royal family was almost lost,the world was divided,the balance of power of the seven warring States period lasted for hundreds of years,the situation was controlled in the hands of the great powers.On the one hand,the monarchs of all countries have devoted themselves to the reform and reform of rich countries and strong soldiers in order to strengthen the national strength;on the other hand,the vertical and horizontal family was active in the international diplomatic stage at that time,and it once became an important diplomatic activity of the "international community" of the warring States period.Mencius has the historical view of the alternation of governing chaos,he thinks that the world is troubled times,and the key to the end of troubled times lies in Wang Dao politics.From the concrete content point of view,Wang Dao politics is the political destination of Mencius' diplomatic thought,and its diplomatic thought revolves around Wang Dao politics,in order to realize Wang Dao political ideal as the purpose,has formed the diplomatic idea opposite to the hegemonic thought;Wang Dao's thought emphasizes "win people by virtue" and attaches importance to morality and morality.Moral supremacy is the internal basis of Mencius' diplomatic thought,he does not exclude interests,but they are the first righteousness after the benefit in the choice of value,and the righteousness is greater than the benefit.In addition,Mencius' view of heaven and destiny is also reflected in his diplomatic thoughts,which to some extent reflects Mencius' restraint and regulation of great powers with the help of external transcendental forces,and his attitude against international power.At the same time,it links God's will with public opinion and popular support,and embodies Mencius' thought of attaching importance to the people.Mencius' principles of diplomacy mainly include " Be tolerant to a small country" and " Be in awe of a big country",the practice of internal and external security,moral interference and so on.It emphasizes the supreme requirement of morality in diplomacy.The motive of behavior should be based on morality.It is the key method to win the people's support and make the people "convinced ",which is also the important guide of Mencius' diplomatic thought.Mencius' diplomatic thought has obvious ideal color as his Wang Daoism.Although there is a gap between ideal and reality,Mencius' diplomatic thought also has the limitations and shortcomings of the times,but his diplomatic thought still has practical significance.First of all,Mencius' diplomatic thought is based on the whole world of chaos,not limited to the national interests of a country,with a broad view of the world,this view of the world to the deep development of economic globalization,more frequent international cooperation in the present world,providing usefultheoretical support.Secondly,moral supremacy and emphasis on the role of morality in national diplomacy and international affairs have inspired the construction of a more just and rational world order.Finally,Mencius attaches importance to the role of public opinion and popular support in politics and diplomacy,which provides legitimacy thinking for the current world governance.